--- title: "Nec — check charity number SC054936 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Nec a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number SC054936. the prevention or relief of poverty charity based in Glasgow City. Official OSCR record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/nec retrieved: 2026-08-23T08:22:10.425Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Nec is a registered charity (number SC054936) on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the prevention or relief of poverty; the advancement of health; the promotion of equality and diversity. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Nec? Registered charity number SC054936 Status Registered (active) Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Location Glasgow City Website [notalone-nec.webador.com/about](https://notalone-nec.webador.com/about) ## What does Nec do? (a) The prevention or relief of poverty through the delivery of activities that will seek to equip beneficiaries from low-income families in Glasgow and its environs (including asylum seeker and refugees communities) that have been referred to us from existing charities or public bodies with practical skills and vocational training that can aid them in reaching positive outcomes in relation to employment, volunteering or accessing essential resources in order to reduce their financial hardship. Our intervention will seek to improve independence, support family wellbeing and reduce reliance on… ## What causes is Nec registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of healththe promotion of equality and diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Nec yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Nec is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=nec&type=claim) [Visit charity website](https://notalone-nec.webador.com/about) ## Frequently asked questions Is Nec a legitimate charity? Yes. Nec is a legitimate registered charity (charity number SC054936) regulated by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Nec's charity number? Nec's charity number is SC054936. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC054936? Search SC054936 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Nec do? (a) The prevention or relief of poverty through the delivery of activities that will seek to equip beneficiaries from low-income families in Glasgow and its environs (including asylum seeker and refugees communities) that have been referred to us from existing charities or public bodies with practical skills and vocational training that can aid them in reaching positive outcomes in relation to employment, volunteering or accessing essential resources in order to reduce their financial hardship. Our intervention will seek to improve independence, support family wellbeing and reduce reliance on… Does Nec have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Nec. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Nec? Nec's website is https://notalone-nec.webador.com/about — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-08-07, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC054936).